Trawler or Cruiser?

[Wanderin Star]

Since I'm new to this forum, I need some nomenclature clarification, please. In checking classified for "Trawlers" I find many cruisers among what I had in my mind as a trawler, but when I enter cruisers I don't see Trawlers. Is there a specific classification of each. Can a cruiser have a pilot house and can a trawler have a flying bridge, etc? Is there a definitive difference in what makes each? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[DavidM]

Some purists have a narrow definition of what is considered a trawler. But popular vernacular is very broad and lots of boats are called trawlers. So there is no standard definition. What you think of as a trawler may not be what others think.

If you are using Yachtworld criteria, I would select cruiser, trawler, downeast, and pilothouse catagories and that will probably cover most boats that TF members own. Or select the catagories that return boats that you like.

David

 

[caltexflanc]

I'd add "motoryacht" to David's list.

 

[SCOTTEDAVIS]

Oh, and don't forget "fishing boat" for ........ you know who's sake.

 

[Moonfish]

Be careful what terms you use on this site. Saying "trawler" in a generic or colloquial way is akin to saying you are going to "xerox" a document and affix it to the "wall" of your boat, or blow your nose with "kleenex" on the "flybridge".



Of course, mostly I jest. For I find myself correcting other boater's incorrect use of nautical vocabulary on occasion...

 

[RT Firefly]

saloon!

 

[Baker]

Be careful what terms you use on this site. Saying "trawler" in a generic or colloquial way is akin to saying you are going to "xerox" a document and affix it to the "wall" of your boat, or blow your nose with "kleenex" on the "flybridge".



Of course, mostly I jest. For I find myself correcting other boater's incorrect use of nautical vocabulary on occasion...

You may choose to blow your nose in the "salon"!!!

 

[markpierce]

Do you want a boat that doesn't exceed hull speed (trawler/heavy-cruiser) or one that does (fast cruiser). Most people (not me) prefer the second option. Regardless, get the boat that fits your needs, and as long as it has berths, kitchen/dining, and bathroom facilities, you'll "qualify."

 

[markpierce]

saloon!

Ah! Yes, saloon. where one imbibes and doesn't get one's hair or nails done.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. mp. "Ah! Yes, saloon. where one imbibes and doesn't get one's hair or nails done." Exactly! Thank you. One could also enjoy a cheroot and discuss manly things such as Admiral Byrd's latest forays into the antarctic nether regions...

 

[siestakey]

so many opinions on this but at least we all agree on anchors and anchoring

 

[MYTraveler]

For the same reason, if you were shopping for a sports car, you would probably get ads from guys trying to sell their Volvo. Marketing.

 

[HopCar]

Alan, you said the A word. You know we don't use the A word on this forum.

 

[menzies]

What will come up on a Yachtworld, or other sales site, are the tags that the seller/broker has added to the listing. It does not necessarily reflect what the boat is.

If the broker wants to put a trawler tag on a 10' RIB he can, and it will come up in a search for trawlers.